Fellows mentioned in this story: Stuart Coleman, Cohort VI

From Forbes:

When Stuart Coleman moved to Hawai‘i almost 30 years ago, he came to surf and teach creative writing. Being a curious and socially conscious individual, he also made an effort to learn about the rich history and culture of his new home. As a “Mainland haole” – as Caucasian Americans who visit the islands are known – Coleman was shocked to discover there weren’t more books written about modern Hawaiian history or local icons to whom his students could relate. So he vowed to write stories about such heroes and spread the indigenous wisdom of the people.

Shortly thereafter, Coleman was introduced to the family of Eddie Aikau. Aikau was one of the most legendary Hawaiian surfers of all time. He died selflessly in a heroic effort to rescue other sailors aboard the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a. Coleman felt it was fate to meet Aikau’s family. This was the inspiring local icon whose story he was destined to record and share with the world.

Coleman wrote and published the hardcover edition of the definitive Eddie Aikau biography soon after that. This winter, the world is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the publication of the hard cover edition of Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero.

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